The Hidden Way to Control Your Mac’s Temperature for Free
Apple silicon, including the M1 chips and the new M2 chips, is renowned for staying cool even under intense workloads. On the other hand, Intel […]
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Fry Tender Tomatoes in Butter
It’s August, which means I should have had a decent tomato sandwich by now, but the weather in Portland is terrible, my garden is a […]
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Fitness “rules” You Can Break
I have learned a lot in my many years in the gym and as a beginner I would be shocked and overwhelmed by what I […]
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How to Convey Sarcasm in Written Messages
Sarcasm is difficult to convey in writing, but the consequences of misusing or misinterpreting a sarcastic phrase can be serious. Sarcasm is, after all, “abrasive […]
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You Should Spread Lemon Curd on the Chicken
As a child, I was always a big fan of beef, and pork was my second meat. Unless it was battered and fried, I didn’t […]
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Eat This Ultra Creamy Baba Ganoush Sauce With Everything
Eggplant is not firmly established in American cuisine, and this needs to change. I’m surprised how many adults I’ve met have never eaten it, and […]
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You Can Really Do Something About Broken Toes
Common sense says there is nothing you can do about a broken toe. Well, the conventional wisdom is fucking stupid. As it turns out, there […]
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How to Estimate Distance Using Only Your Thumb
One of the most frustrating hobbies I’ve ever had was archery, but not because it’s hard to hit the target on the wall (it is, […]
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How to Keep a Bear Out of Your House (and What to Do If It Gets In)
Last weekend, a Connecticut man walked into his home after working in the yard and saw a wild black bear living in his kitchen. The […]
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How to Prepare Your Child for the First Solo Flight
While flying with young children is no walk in the park, especially if you’re afraid of flying yourself, you can at least keep your little […]
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Does Supplemental Oxygen Really Help You Recover Faster After a Workout?
In my experience, anyone who competes in athletics will happily eat, drink, or wear anything that will ethically improve their performance. Runners eat disgusting gels […]
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How to Know When Apple Arcade Is Phasing Out Games
Apple Arcade is Apple’s solution to removing the biggest stumbling block in mobile gaming: no one wants to pay for individual games, but constant microtransactions […]
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How Many Fights Are Too Many in a Relationship?
If you fight with your partner every day and it affects your ability to communicate or lead a stable life outside of your relationship, you […]
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22 Sci-Fi Thrillers to Watch After the Sandman
After seemingly endless false starts, Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman graphic novel is finally coming to Netflix this week. Gaiman’s work has never been easily transferred […]
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12 Once-Regular Baby Names That Pop Culture Almost Ruined
I’m not one of those bleak people who think there’s something wrong with giving kids creative and unusual names – I’d rather date a little […]
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Cook Dirty Eggs With Olive Juice
Eggs are pretty bland on their own, so they benefit greatly from the addition of condiments such as hot sauce, ketchup, or onion powder . […]
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How to Teach Children to Distinguish Between Wants and Needs
As parents, we all want our kids to be happy – we want them to have that coveted toy or the next fun adventure. But […]
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How to Apologize If You’re Not Sorry
One of the most devastating lessons of early childhood is that sometimes you have to apologize, even if you don’t. You might not take a […]
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You Must Be Playing Xenoblade Chronicles 3 in First Person
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is one of the most popular Nintendo Switch games of the year thanks to its deep combat, compelling storyline and huge world […]
Continue reading »How Easy Is It to Get Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is now definitely more widespread than a few cases : New York, California, and Illinois are declaring emergencies , and the World Health Organization […]
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How to Get a Free or Cheap College Laptop
While there’s no shortage of money-saving tips every college student should know , certain upskilling costs are unavoidable, like buying a laptop. And with computer […]
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How to Make Canned Vegetables Taste Luxurious
I grew up eating a lot of canned vegetables, mostly at my grandmother’s house, but sometimes at home. (I was a big fan of making […]
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What Is Your Most Hated Purchase During the Pandemic?
There was one moment during quarantine in 2020 when I convinced myself that I was really going to take up painting. Two years later, I […]
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What If You Cooked Oatmeal in a Rice Cooker?
Oatmeal lovers, I have good news for you. If you were thrilled to have nighttime rolled oats added to your cereal repertoire, you may not […]
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A Bundle of Oat Milk and Coffee Drinks Is Part of a Major Recall.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that food company Lyons Magnus has voluntarily recalled 53 drinks due to possible microbial contamination. Products subject […]
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Now You Can Fix Your Samsung Phone Yourself
Generally, tech companies prefer that you don’t fix your own stuff. It’s an issue that affects devices and machines of all kinds, from computers to […]
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Don’t Let Your Dog Swim in Green Water
If your pup loves to swim and splash around in ponds, pay attention if one of your favorite watering holes suddenly turns green or smells […]
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10 Sexual Injuries That Cause Goosebumps (and How to Avoid Them)
Having sex is (theoretically) fun, but not without potential pitfalls. According to a study conducted by the British Euroclinix, 17% of respondents admitted that at […]
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How to Fix Water Damage in Your Home (and When to Panic About It)
If you’ve ever woken up because your house’s water pipe broke, your water heater failed, or you suffered a flash flood that turned your basement […]
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The Fastest Way to Get Rid of Jet Lag
There’s nothing worse than feeling out of sync with the world as you struggle to adjust to a new time zone, especially when you’re on […]
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These Inexpensive Date Ideas Will Help Your Romance Survive the Recession
Love hurts sometimes, but when it comes to dating in an economic downturn, sometimes your wallet beats faster than your heart. You’ve probably noticed that […]
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The 12 Most Underrated Fast Food Menu Items According to Lifehacker Readers
Last week, I asked you to talk about fast food dishes that you personally love but know are tragically underrated. While you may be inclined […]
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Treat Your Franks to a “dirty Water Dog”
There are many ways to cook and eat hot dogs, and I love the whole spectrum. Give me a grilled dog , an air-roasted dog […]
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What Is Narcissistic Collapse?
The term “narcissist” is often used to describe any egocentric person, but narcissistic personality disorder is a real diagnosis that can be quite serious. While […]
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How to Improve Your Spatial Awareness (and Stop Bumping Into Things)
If, like me, you end up getting occasional bruises from hitting furniture and struggling to get to a place without getting lost, poor spatial awareness […]
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This Italian Semolina Cheesecake Is Incredibly Easy to Make.
Making cheesecake is a pain in the ass and I only make it for special occasions. Part of the problem is that I do my […]
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You Can Now End an IPhone Call With Siri
With the recent updates in iOS 15, the Siri feature on your device performs amazingly consistently on-device tasks such as setting timers, alarms, reminders, and […]
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13 of the Best Exercises You Can Do With a Rope Machine
Curious about those cable machines in your gym? Just like we introduced you to some of the best beginner kettlebell and TRX-style exercises for beginners […]
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These States Have a Tax-Free Weekend for School Purchases This Month
There is no greater harbinger of the end of summer than the resumption of school supplies sales. And while your feelings about this annual calendar […]
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There’s a Lot of Cool Shit Going on in Space in August
There are many things happening in the night sky this month. I’m talking about planets, meteors, asteroids, supermoons, maybe aliens – everything is going crazy […]
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